Sufism was born in the bosom of Islam in Arabia. It was introduced in India during the time of Delhi Sultans. Saint Al Huji was the first sufi saint who propogated Sufism in India. Because of his preachings Sufism became popular in Lahore. Shiekh Salim Chisti, Sheikh Ismail, kwaja Moinuddin Chisti, Sheikh Baha-ud-din Jakariya, Sheikh Nijamu-ud-din Aulia, Baba farid were the other sufi saints who propogated Sufism in India.